edwards_rljr

Thanks for all the advice guys. I appreciate the input and suggestions. Hopefully it is just the master cylinder.

Thanks, I hope that is all it is. I really don't want to have to buy the booster right now.

Thanks, that's definitely cheaper than what I've seen.

I've been having a problem where my brake pedal often feels soft and goes to the floor a lot, like there isn't good brake pressure. To be clear, the brakes work, and it stops, but it seems like a lot of the time I have to pump the pedal to feel...

Nice. And, I have to complement you on how clean everything is.

Thanks for the replies. I will continue to try to get recordings of the sound, and will update if I can get some better quality recordings. I forgot to say when I posted the clips, but on the longer clip, I revved the engine a couple of times...

You didn't hear that rattling/knocking sound right before it starts running? I can hear the sound of the starter at the same time as the rattling/knocking sound, then the engine starts running and it doesn't make the rattling/knocking sound...

Sorry for the delay in updating on this , but I've been busy. After reading other threads and other comments about what a pain the starter can be, and seeing how old my starter looked, I decided to take my 80 to a local shop that is known for...